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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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